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On solid ground

A cover-up story

During the snowy period of winter, the Minett region transforms its landscape into a veritable winter wonderland, offering new perspectives on its natural beauty. The abandoned open-pit mining areas turned into vast nature reserves don't lose any of their appeal during the icy season, when the open meadows freeze over, the trees get dusted with snow and the overturned topsoil shines ever so brightly with the regions characteristic color: Red.

A snowy winter also transforms the region’s flora, offering a spectacle of quiet beauty. The regions dense oak and birch forests and the hardy, pioneer vegetation covering the former mining areas can withstand the cold and continues to thrive, even beneath a winter coat of frost. Throughout the year, but especially during winter, nature shots its resilience, with landscapes that range from serene, frozen meadows to glistening tree-lined paths.

This makes for a unique scene and a captivating backdrop. Visitors can still continue to explore the nature reserves at their leisure, both on the Minett Trail and on a multitude of circular walks and regional hikes. Who knows: You could even come accross some of the protected wildlife that calls these nature reserves their home - provided they're not taking a break from the frosty cold.

Whether you prefer to leisurely walk or discover a region of contrasts at a rapid pace, there is sure to be a trail for everyone. However, it’s essential to come well prepared: sturdy, grippy footwear is essential, even more so during the winter months, and warm, weather-appropriate clothing should be a no-brainer to fully enjoy your adventure. But once you're fully kitted out, the winter months in the Minett region will be a reminder that nature’s beauty persists through all seasons.

Solid as a rock

Due to the wide open-spaced nature of some of the vistas of the nature reserves in the Minett region, snow and ice patches have a lot of surface to cover. In addition, the unpaved, natural state of most of the pathways criss-crossing the landscape tends collect patches of mud, puddles, frost and - sometimes - even ice.

While this is ideal for those enamored by nature having a rest, enjoying the lull of winter, it makes life slightly harder for everyone wishing for a firmer footing. Luckily, there's a whole other part of the region to discover: City centres offer adventures and stories, while short, well-maintained paths lead you accross the countryside without the need for ice skates. Added advantage: A short break in a café in the city is just around the corner.

Here's our selection of tours with a low risk of slippery trails

 
 
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Thematic paths
De Ris geet op d'Rees - Interactive adventure trail (long)
Distance: 10,27 km
Duration: 2:40 h
Difficulty: easy
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Minett Trail
Minett Trail: Clemency - Pétange Gare
Distance: 7,22 km
Duration: 1:50 h
Difficulty: easy
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Circular routes
Accessible to all trail "Liichte Wee"
Distance: 2,19 km
Duration: 0:30 h
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Thematic paths
De Ris geet op d'Rees - Interactive adventure trail (short)
Distance: 6,30 km
Duration: 1:35 h
Difficulty: easy
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Minett Trail
Minett Trail: Belval-Rédange Gare - Esch-sur-Alzette Gare
Distance: 6,33 km
Duration: 1:35 h
Difficulty: medium
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Circular routes
Auto-pédestre trail Mondercange
Distance: 7,54 km
Duration: 1:50 h
Difficulty: medium
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